Social Impact
Service to local and international communities has long been central to the Sevenoaks ethos . Thought and effort also goes into making the school a kind , supportive environment where all can flourish . This became all the more important during the pandemic . Much was done through the co-curricular programme , but the pastoral team of tutors and Divisional Heads also played their part , with tutor meetings and assemblies continuing .
Ultimately , academic and empathetic exploration of underlying social conditions is a precursor for leading long-lasting and inclusive social action , built upon a mindset of social justice , and a recognition that all of our actions can contribute ( positively or negatively ) to social inequalities .
This year has seen ever-increasing levels of engagement in service initiatives , with students looking to lead change in their own communities and also to build collective understanding of pressing social topics such as migration , racism and climate change .
In addition to the wide variety of service projects that run on a Thursday afternoon , from poetry in local care
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